Little Friends (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1954, Little Friends is a drama and family film directed by Hans Albin, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. At the age of three, little Wolfgang has lost his parents. Since then his uncle Eduard raises the boy. As a former concertmaster Eduard has recognized how gifted his nephew is and the boy learns the hard way. The 6-year-old must practice daily 6 hours at the piano and already impresses at famous music parties. When Eduard Fabricius breaks a leg after a concert in Lucerne and must go to the hospital, he can be persuaded by a pediatrician to grant some carefree vacation weeks in a manor for Wolfgang. The manor belongs to the young widow Elisabeth who soon grows very fond of the little boy. Wolfgang makes friends with 11-year-old Heidi and Jöggi, a boy his age who first saw a rival in him...
Who’s in it. Little Friends stars Oliver Grimm as Wolfgang Fabricius, Elsbeth Sigmund as Vreni, Anne-Marie Blanc as Elisabeth Lauber and René Deltgen as Eduard Fabricius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Little Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Friends (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Friends worth watching?
- Little Friends holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Friends?
- Little Friends stars Oliver Grimm, Elsbeth Sigmund, Anne-Marie Blanc, René Deltgen and Albert Lieven.
- When was Little Friends released?
- Little Friends was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.